Katniss Everdeen blazed into the hearts of readers and viewers in the overwhelmingly popular Hunger Games series. Fans of the character will be rewarded in the latest instalment, Mockingjay – Part 1, as Jennifer Lawrence carries the heart of the
The Mule, directed by Tony Mahoney and Angus Sampson, is an entertaining Australian crime-drama. However, at times, it’s quite hard to stomach. Angus Sampson stars as Ray Jenkins, a lowly repairman who is supressed in all parts of his life.
Darker Than Midnight reviewed as part of the 2014 Lavazza Italian Film Festival. Click HERE for screening information and to purchase tickets. Director Sebastiano Riso’s first feature film, Darker Than Midnight, is an emotionally charged journey, but not one without flaws. Davide,
You will walk out of We Are the Best! feeling like a giant balloon is swelling in your chest. The film is a delightful and captivating story of what it’s like to be young. Swedish director Lukas Moodysson (Lilya 4-eva, Mammoth) has yet again
Almost 50 years ago, Roman Polanski’s film Rosemary’s Baby hit the screens. This artful and engrossing suspense drama instantly won over critics and audiences alike. Today, it seems worth revisiting what made this classic one to remember. Based on Ira
The kind of film that leaves you wondering why it was made…
Interview by Lily Davis. Canopy marks the feature film debut for director Aaron Wilson. The film follows Australian fighter pilot Jim, who is shot down during the Japanese invasion of WWII. He awakes suspended in the trees of the dense and
Watching The Grand Budapest Hotel is like watching a work of art. Director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom) has created a visual masterpiece that will excite your imagination and transport you to another world. The majority of the
My Ode To Wes Anderson. Written by Lily Davis. The whimsy and individuality of Wes Anderson’s vision has perfectly translated into every one of his films and utterly bewitched audiences. As a filmmaker, he is a true auteur. His distinctive touch
The story of Pompeii is one we’ve heard time and time again. Sadly, director Paul W. S. Anderson’s revisitation of this piece of history doesn’t offer anything new. His film combines elements of historical fiction, action and a love story.
Written by Lily Davis. After the recent death of Nelson Mandela in December of last year, all eyes turned to the release of his biopic and its representation of the legendary man. Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom had actually been
Written by Lily Davis. The recent loss of outstanding and respected actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has reverberated around the world. The details of his death, which leaked into the news with astounding speed, were devastating. On February 2nd, a friend
Written by Lily Davis. Ben Stiller certainly is no stranger to the role of director. He has several successful works already under his belt such as Zoolander and Tropic Thunder. However his name is definitely most associated with comedy. With
Written by Lily Davis. Whether it be squeezing into a frilly corset or tightly binding down a chest, we take a look at some of the finest films featuring cross-dressing. We revisit the most memorable performances from those brave enough
Written by Lily Davis. Surprisingly, this acutely Australian film comes from French director Anne Fontaine. Best known for Coco Avant Chanel and Chloe, Adoration (known as Adore in the States) is the first English language film for this acclaimed director. The story is
Written by Lily Davis. The film partnership between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro must undoubtedly be one of the greatest of all time. The pair had proven an exceptional team in 1973 with Mean Streets and then again in
Written by Lily Davis. The Family is not the cringe-worthy disaster I had pictured, it is instead a rather flawed but overall enjoyable film. The story follows ex-mafia family the Manzonis from the moment they step into their new life
Written by Lily Davis. Meet the graduate; Benjamin Braddock. He’s 21 years old, fresh out of college and about to move back in with his parents to their middle class suburban nightmare. Ben, played by a young Dustin Hoffman, simply
